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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
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About
Medieaval building in the heart of Kilkenny dating back to 1324. Once home to Dame Alice Kyteler tried for witchcraft. Kytelers Inn is NOT a restaurant but a Pub - which is our main business. Yes we also serve bar food.There are three floors with four bars - cheek them all out for the one that suits.On offer at peak season twice nightly from 6.30pm. is a programme of trad music,balladeer, irish dancers & seanachie. You can watch & eat & drink at your leisure.Weekends and Bank holidays we also have Late Bar extensions with bands & DJ for those that want to party a bit later into the night.As it was in Alice Kyteler's day - Kyteler's Inn is a place for "merrie making" - Come and visit us to find
PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$29
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Awful food. Bad customer service, they atitude was so bad that when I finish my food I only want to go away from that place. Drinks overpriced, I order 3 whisky on ice and I pay more that in Dublin and I dont even feel...alkohol in that. I even wouldnt recomend this place for my enemyMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I had ordered the plaice and chips, having asked the waiter if the serving was a reasonable size. He assured me that there were 2 pieces of fish. When I started to eat the meal, I noticed that the second piece of plaice was unacceptably...small and I brought it to the attention of the staff. The manager came to the table and refused to accept that there was a problem. He said that if he replaced the fish that he would charge me for it. Despite my protestations he would not budge. I did not eat the offending fish. When my son was settling the bill the manager reduced it by the price of a pint. It would have cost less to replace the plaice and have a satisfied customer. Instead he has lost my custom and those in my company. The staff lost out on the tip which was withheld.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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John David Flynn, Owner at Kyteler's Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Dear Paul, Thank you for posting your view and interpretation of the events that took place. It is not often a customer argues the size of a portion of fish and so this incident is quite memorable to all involved. While you asked the waiter...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent early pub dinner for our family of four. We enjoyed a warm welcome and no wait for a seat for an early dinner. Service was efficient and portions were generous. Wonderful Irish hospitality on a cold March Evening.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We enjoyed a delicious main course each. I had the amazing chicken and mushroom vol au vent, my husband had the breaded chicken with pepper sauce, both were superb. Also the staff are brilliant here. Quick to seat you and service is faultless.👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

We had dinner and drinks as we waited for the evening's live music. The food was good and the staff bent over backwards to make sure everyone in the pub was served properly and promptly. We really liked the atmosphere and apparently many others do,...too. Thank goodness we started a little early because the pub tables fill quickly. There is some turnover but it takes a while to happen. My partner was able to order a gluten free meal.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Was on a tour of Glendalough, Sheep Dog demonstration and Kilkenny and stopped off in Kilkenny for a couple of hours. Was told about Kyteler's Inn by the guide so paid a visit as we needed some lunch. Food was simple but gorgeous, my only...criticism was that I think they might have forgotten about us as we had to prompt them for our food. Very apologetic, worth the wait!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 February 2023

Great old pub with lots of history. We had dinner here and the Irish Stew was good although the food was expensive. Nice pint of Kilkenny as well.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

Went for lunch on arrival in Kilkenny, lunch was lovely and great value for money, Kyteler's is always our first stop on arrival in Kilkenny, great spot.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 5 February 2023 via mobile

Stopped in for lunch and a pint. The building is beautiful! It is big but feels very cozy. Loved the decor and vibe. The staff was incredible and I enjoyed my panini. Definitely worth a stop!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 2 December 2022 via mobile

What makes this place great is the food is good. The atmosphere is great and there is a mysterious story behind the woman who lived there at one time. I had fish and chips as well as the sticky toffee pudding while there and both...were great. I would recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 26 November 2022 via mobile

This place was recommended twice by the front desk of our hotel and had glowing reviews here on TA. Kytelers did not match its reputation. We stopped by at 2pm and was told they did not serve cocktails until 4pm. We returned at 5:30pm and...was again told they were not serving cocktails, just beer and whiskey. Fine. We ordered two beers, entrees, and still water. We should have asked for tap water because the 330ml bottles of still water were over €3 a piece. Yikes. The fish and chips were very good, but the lamb stew tasted liked boiled meat. Yuck. Service was poor. This is a tourist destination and I would not return when visit g Kilkenny.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 11 November 2022 via mobile

Kytelers Inn pub is great for a drink and wonderful food. The IrishStrw is to die for. Service is typical Irish friendly. Very popular pub. Live music.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 11 November 2022 via mobile

Best Irsh LAMB stew ever. Great atmosphere.proper pub I notice most places we found were cafes and pub mixed this seems to be the place where the locals hang out.have driven most of ireland znd rhe first place to find lamb which is strange being...a sheep country.if you in kilkenny don't give this pub a missMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 6 November 2022

Such a great venue for all occasions the food was excellent and the staff are top class and so welcoming it was my first time there and hugely impressed great atmosphere and think I found a hidden gem

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2022

Went to this venue twice. SUNDAY Night - Music was a three piece bad that was one of my favorites of the entire 8 day trip. Nice bar tenders with good beer and mixed drinks. Kitchen was closed so we left to eat and came...back. TUES Night - Got there early for dinner. Waitress was rude as we took our drink orders and I asked a couple questions. I looked around at other peoples plates. The food did not look fresh or appealing. Waitress said that some of the food was not prepared there. So we again left after a beer and ate somewhere else.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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You will need to check the website. I’m sure it will Be more up to date.
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Response from genenurse | Reviewed this property |
You should probably check their website and see if their menu is posted.
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Response from Scott F | Reviewed this property |
I agree. We went on a Saturday night in March and had no problem. However, during the summer months it may be very crowded.
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Kyteler's Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5